Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: T.B.A. Engine No: DM250 96114 cc: 250 MOT Expiry Date: None
Another illustrious motorcycle manufacturer whose business began by producing clip-on bike engines. And they don't come much more illustrious than the mighty Ducati concern, commencing in 1950 offering such a product to a transport hungry market. Taglioni's desirable exotic designs, big thundering race bred twins and exquisite singles grew from these humble beginnings and continue to add to the firm's prestige to the present day. Early models from the mid sixties suffered a little from cheap finishing issues and maybe undeservedly questionable electrics, perhaps if used in the UK climate at any rate, but overall fine handling and power delivery through 5 speed transmissions were attractions difficult to resist by the discerning enthusiast. Some versions in Giugiaro's unpopular, squarer, 'Euro' trim may now represent the best value for money with no compromise of performance, if you are not fussy about style. Models with the Desmo valve gear beloved of Ducati still command a premium, although little or no improvement in performance was apparent on the smaller models if compared to some of the spring valve variants. For some the 350 Desmo is the best of the lightweight bunch, modern 12v electronics providing improvements to ignition and lighting on most models, particularly this pint size performer, the basis of many race bikes.
This Ducati is believed to be a Mk111 Monza 250cc single from the mid-sixties, although no documents are to hand at present. Largely complete, but missing seat and fuel tank, the bike is offered at a low estimate to allow the new owner to complete a very worthwhile restoration, which could result in a most desirable road bike or race replica suitable for track day or parade duties.
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